Howard D. McMillan Middle School vs Miami Sunset Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard D. McMillan Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
957 students
Miami Sunset Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
979 students
| Measure | Howard D. McMillan Middle School Miami, Florida | Miami Sunset Senior High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 563 | #385 of 576 |
| National rank | #3183 of 15,369 | #10230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 957 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 957 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 42% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard D. McMillan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 42.9).
- •Howard D. McMillan Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Howard D. McMillan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Miami Sunset Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 43.7%).
- •Howard D. McMillan Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.0).
- •Miami Sunset Senior High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 957.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard D. McMillan Middle School better than Miami Sunset Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard D. McMillan Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 42.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howard D. McMillan Middle School and Miami Sunset Senior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard D. McMillan Middle School: 957. Miami Sunset Senior High School: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard D. McMillan Middle School and Miami Sunset Senior High School rank in Florida?
Howard D. McMillan Middle School is 129th of 563 and Miami Sunset Senior High School is 385th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).